Jordan Pacheco rejoins team; Roy Oswalt, Tyler Chatwood make progress

PHILADELPHIA — Jordan Pacheco, who finished fifth in the National League with a .309 average last season, rejoined the Rockies to help fortify their catching position following Yorvit Torrealba’s injury.

Torrealba was hit in the facemask late in Sunday’s game and landed on the seven-day concussion disabled list. Pacheco was activated to provide catching depth.

Pitcher Jhoulys Chacin also went on the bereavement list. Chacin traveled to Venezuela on Monday following the passing of his grandmother Maria Alvarez. Infielder Ryan Wheeler took his roster spot.

Chacin is planning to return for his start on Friday in Miami. Pacheco (in the video above) caught in Colorado Springs following his demotion. If Torrealba is not re-signed as a free agent, Pacheco could be in the mix as a backup for Wilin Rosario. Rosario is dealing with sore hamstrings.

Tyler Chatwood (60 pitches) and Roy Oswalt (65 pitches) threw side sessions before batting practice. They will participate in a simulated game on Thursday, each throwing three innings. Without any setbacks, they will begin a rehab assignment on Sunday.

Patrick, a third-generation Colorado native, is back for his second stint covering the Rockies. He first covered the team from 2005-2009, helping chronicle “Rocktober” in 2007 and also following the team’s playoff run in 2009.

Nick Groke has worked at The Denver Post since 1997, as a sports reporter, city reporter, entertainment writer and digital editor and producer, among other newsroom posts. He also writes regularly about boxing, soccer, MMA and NASCAR.